...FALLING FOR MY ANIKI chapter 3...
Title: Falling for My Aniki
Pairing: TaNaka
Genre: Romance (with a splash of Drama, Crack and Action)
Rating: PG-15 … it’s totally safe!
Disclaimer: Sadly, I don’t own any of the JE boys in this fic. *sniffs*
Summary: Koki just graduated from college and in his hopes of finding a good job that would take him to his dream of becoming Japan’s number 1, stumbles to a group of yakuzas instead. His monotonous life takes a new turn as he meets his new boss. Meanwhile, Maru is the only heir to one of Japan’s most powerful yakuza clans. He keeps running away from his family until Koki, the new member of the mob, comes and gets assigned to be his personal bodyguard. Now, stubborn Maru meets his match… a more stubborn Koki.
Author’s Notes: This fic is dedicated to snow_guardian… I owe this plot to you hunny… Thanks for letting me write this. Hope you like it!
PROLOGUE | Chapter 1 | Chapter 2
After more than an hour, Yuichi finally reappeared from his room, drying his wet hair with a towel. Koki immediately sat up straight after slouching for quite a while waiting for him.
“Aniki, it’s getting dark. Should I go to the large house and get us something for dinner?”
Just right after he finished his sentence, a wet towel landed hard on his face. “You call me that again and you’ll be sleeping outside!”
Koki removed the towel off his head to find the Young Master arms crossed and an eyebrow raised at him. Koki’s face scrunched, “Is it a sin to call you that?”
“If you don’t want to call me Young Master, you can call me by my name. That’s totally fine.”
“But that’s totally disrespectful! Haru and Mori will kill me.” Koki stood up, handing the towel back to its owner.
Yuichi sighed then chose the moment to wrap an arm over Koki’s shoulders and pull the younger man beside him. “How about this… if it’s just the two of us, I mean if we’re not with Haru and the rest of the gang, you are free to call me by my name. If it’s just us, then we treat each other as equals. Got that?”
“Like friends?” Koki looked at him skeptically.
Yuichi fell silent for a moment, how would he know what a friend is? He hasn’t had one since his father won’t let him mingle around with neighbors and classmates when he was young. And at times when he got to make friends, once they found out that he’s the son of a yakuza leader, they would stop being friends with him.
“Yeah… If you would call it that.” Yuichi finally answered, letting go of Koki at the same time.
Koki smiled at that, his first impression of the other now wavering. “Ja… Yuichi!”
The said person turned to look at him.
“Yuichi.” Koki repeated with a wide grin. “Yuichi.” And again.
“What?” Yuichi whined.
“Nothing, just making myself get used to it.” Koki’s smile turned even brighter. “So, Yuichi, shall I get our dinner then?”
“No.” Yuichi answered plainly as he made his way to the kitchen.
“Why the hell not? I am starving!” Koki frowned, rubbing his tummy for emphasis.
“No need. I do the cooking in MY house.”
Koki’s eyes widened in surprise, the man looked like he can’t even hold a spatula. On the other hand, Yuichi started rummaging on his fridge, taking out pieces of carrots and potatoes. Koki just watched curiously as the older man worked.
~**~
“So?” Yuichi sat on his seat and Koki had been feasting on the dish and haven’t said a word since his first spoon.
It was only then that Koki looked up, swallowing his food in what seemed to be an overly-dramatic way. “UMAIIIIII!!!” he declared, eyes gleaming before taking a gulp of water. “You’ll pass for a cook!!! Curry rice at home never tasted this good!” Koki commented truthfully before going back to eating.
Yuichi smiled at the compliment. “It better be good. I did work for quite a couple of restaurants after all.” He chuckled before taking his first bite. He looked at Koki and felt an overwhelming happiness. For the 1st time, he had someone to share a meal with. And the look at Koki’s face as he indulged at Yuichi’s cooking was the best ‘Thank You’ he received.
~**~
It has been three long weeks since he started working for the Nakamaru family and it has been three long weeks since he hadn’t seen his own family. Koki would regularly call his father though and ended up being scolded each time for not telling him what truly happened and for where those hundred-thousands worth of paychecks came from. Koki of course wanted to explain but he’d rather do it when they’re face-to-face, just to make sure that his father would understand. He might hate to admit it but he truly missed his stubborn father and his little brother as well.
But so far, so good. Yuichi hasn’t showed any signs of having an escape plan. Most of the time, Yuichi would be in front of his computer or just cooking whatever he finds in the kitchen. It was also then that Koki realized that Yuichi’s life was that of a caged bird. Everything was just given to them so that there was no need for them to leave the house. From their groceries needs to Koki’s new clothes, they get delivered right in front of them. Someone from the gang would just knock at the door with all the stuff they need at hand. And so Koki thought, with such kind of life, his Aniki would definitely want to get away.
Later that morning, Yuichi walked up to him. “Hey, I need to buy some stuff.”
The mere statement made Koki suspicious. “What stuff?”
“I need ingredients for my new dish…” Yuichi quirked his lips, Koki was making it hard for him.
“Don’t you have what you need here? The groceries just came in yesterday.”
“See, I just found this new recipe on the internet. I wanna try it but I don’t have the needed ingredients.”
Koki quickly took out his phone, “I’ll let Mori know then. Do you have the list?”
Just as quick as Koki, Yuichi’s hand reached for Koki’s to stop the younger man from punching in Mori’s number. “No… I want to go buy them myself.” He said finally.
Koki tilted his head as he thought of what to do. “Anou… that would be hard you know. I mean, even if I ask the Boss about this I’m sure he won’t allow you. Even if I come with you.”
“We don’t have to let them know.”
“Wait, are you telling me that you’re going to sneak out and drag me along with you?”
“Oh, you can stay here if you want to.”
“Now don’t make me laugh. My sole purpose here is to keep an eye on you.” Koki snickered.
“Of course, that’s why you’re coming with me!” Yuichi grinned as if it’s a fun game and he just found a new playmate.
“No. No. Definitely not.” Koki shook his head frantically.
“Please? I want to get some fresh air. We’ve been stuck here for three weeks you know. Don’t worry, I’ll take full responsibility if we get caught. Please?”
Koki sighed, seeing the other’s pleading eyes.
~**~
Koki scanned the nth alley, he cursed under his breath. Yuichi tricked him, he should’ve seen it coming. Why did he even fall for that? But of course, he can’t go back asking for help from the others. If he did, they’d know that they sneaked out and it will be the end for him.
And then, as though luck was on his side, Koki caught a glimpse of his Aniki’s back getting lost in the sea of people crossing the street. So he dashed, running to catch up. He got a fairly good distance before he made sure the coasts were clear and cornered Yuichi in an empty alley.
“Aniki!” He grinned victoriously, gripping Yuichi’s wrist tightly.
Yuichi gulped, clearly surprised at the hand keeping him from going any further. “Hey…” his voice trailed.
“You walk too fast, I almost lost you!” Koki bent down and rested his free hand on his knee as he made all efforts to regain his breath, his other hand still firm on Yuichi. “Let’s go home.” He stood straight again, smiling back at Yuichi.
“I am not going home.” Yuichi answered harshly, clearly disappointed that he was caught. Koki made a step forward but he kept glued on his spot.
“Fine.” Koki answered simply, keeping a straight face before dragging Yuichi with him along the sidewalk.
“I said I’m not going home.” Yuichi struggled from Koki’s grasp trying to pull his hand away but Koki’s grip was tight and not like he was much stronger than the younger man.
“You’re not going home.” Koki looked at him with angered eyes and Yuichi looked away feeling guilty. The younger man hailed a cab.
“Where are you taking me then?”
The cab came and Koki pulled the door open then pushed Yuichi inside before setting in himself. “My home.” Koki replied looking at anything but him. Yuichi just pursed his lips and crossed his arms.
~**~
It was already past lunch when the cab stooped in front of a laundry shop. Koki alighted first then waited for Yuichi to come out. “This is where I live. If you don’t want to go home, then we can stay here for the meantime. Next time you trick me again…” Koki didn’t get to finish as his father came out rushing.
“OMAE!!!” Koki’s father yelled, quickly smacking his head with a rolled newspaper. “Where have you been? And what have you been doing?”
Koki bowed, soothing his head as he did so. “Sorry, I’ve been busy.”
“Busy? Busy with what? Where the hell are you getting your paychecks? Shit… don’t tell me you’ve become a manwhore!!!” His father exclaimed, shaking Koki by the shoulders violently.
“Pops! Stop overreacting!” Koki yelled back and Yuichi made a giggling sound making his presence get acknowledged.
“Who is he?” the older Tanaka looked at Yuichi from head-to-toe.
“Well, I work for him. He’s Nakamaru Yuichi.”
The old man’s jaw dropped. He quickly pulled Koki away and looked at his son in horror. “What do you mean? He looks too young to be your pimp… But he looks rich, did he buy you for sexual favors?” He massaged his temples and shook his head, “Son, I didn’t raise you to end up like this.”
“Pops, could you stop thinking that I’m a sex worker??!!! Because I am NOT!!! Have you gone insane? Yuichi is a decent man as well. Stop thinking such dirty thoughts. I work decently.” Koki hissed in annoyance.
“Then how come you’re earning too much?”
“I shall explain everything inside, now can we go in? I am actually starving.” Koki sighed and pulled his father back before the Koki gestured Yuichi to enter the Tanaka household.
___to be continued___
A/N: I actually planned to post this yesterday but I had to go to school to fix my requirements for graduation… I’m graduating from the uni!!! YEAY!!!
How is this fic so far? I think it’s gonna be longer than what I planned. Again, comments are much loved.
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